Fireblade Shoe

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Want agility?

By lisa g

from Nederland, Co on 2/23/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable, Great on rocky terrain, Lightweight

Cons:

Lacks cushioning

Best Uses:

Mixed Terrain

Describe Yourself:

Competitive Athlete

Arch Type:

Low Arch

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Fireblade Shoe - Men's:

This shoe allows for your agility to thrive. It is light weight yet sturdy and stable in the mixed terrain of rocky Colorado. The low profile of the sticky rubber keeps you from clipping the edges of rocks, and easily negotiate changes in footing.
I primarily use the Fireblade on trail runs not over 1 1/2 - 2 hours in length as the lack of cushioning becomes detrimetnal, but I have 'sensitive feet!'

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Low and Sleak=Fast

By Speedgoat Karl from Wasatch Mountains, Utah on 2/17/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable, Good Traction, Rugged, Stabilizes Foot

Best Uses:

All Weather Conditions, Grass, Mixed Terrain

Describe Yourself:

Professional Athlete

Arch Type:

Low Arch

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Sportiva Fireblade Shoe - Men's:

I've been running in Fireblade now for a year, and no other shoe compares to the sleek low profile. The shoes just seem fast! After recently completing the entire Appalachian trail in 54+ days, I would never go back to another shoe. The stiff plate underneath the forefoot kept the rocks from poking at my arch. The toebox allows enough room for my swollen feet, and along with the bomber construction, they never wore out. I only went through a few pairs the entire 2176 miles of rugged terrain. They last, don't break down and provide ultimate support for any Ultramarathon. No wonder they are ranked at the top as one of the best shoes of 2007!

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